What to Wear GuideAre you new to Scholastic Sailing? Wondering what kind of gear you (or your favorite sailor) will need for the upcoming season? APS has developed a list of essentials pieces to get you started. With that said, we highly recommend speaking with your coach to see what other items you might need. Need a PDF to print out? Click here. Want to know what specific products APS recommends? Click here.

A good spray top will be the workhorse a scholastic sailor's gear.
It blocks wind and water; and it does a great job filling the gap
between a short sleeve shirt and a drysuit or wetsuit.

Paired with trousers or salopettes, you will have a
lightweight yet waterproof/windproof barrier that will keep you
comfortable across a wide range of conditions without restricting your
movement in any way.

Positive: High comfort and maneuverability; Negative: Expense and moderate difficulty when
changing base and middle layers beneath as needed.

Drysuits are much more comfortable in that you can change your wicking under layers (DO NOT WEAR COTTON) according to
the outside temperature giving you a wide comfort range.
Additionally, because most drysuits are breathable, perspiration is
allowed to escape leaving you dry and comfortable.

A pair of heavier neoprene gloves or waterproof gloves is a
necessity when sailing in cold weather. Your hands are the first
thing to get cold, and it is 100% critical that you keep them warm and functioning to
sail effectively.

A pair of heavier neoprene gloves or waterproof gloves is a
necessity when sailing in cold weather. Your hands are the first
thing to get cold, and it is 100% critical that you keep them warm and functioning to
sail effectively.

A pair of rubber or neoprene boots not only help to take
the sting out of hiking for long periods of time, but they do a tremendous
job of keeping your feet warm on cold days as well. Try and stay
away from rubber (non-neoprene) boots in really cold weather, as they
don't help keep your feet warm.

A pair of neoprene boots not only help to take
the sting out of hiking for long periods of time, but they do a tremendous
job of keeping your feet warm on cold days as well. Try and stay
away from rubber (non-neoprene) boots in really cold weather, as they
don't help to keep your feet warm. Consider using a pair of neoprene socks to help keep your feet
warm.

A pair of neoprene boots not only help to take
the sting out of hiking for long periods of time, but they do a tremendous
job of keeping your feet warm on cold days as well. Try and stay
away from rubber (non-neoprene) boots in really cold weather, as they
don't help keep your feet warm. Wear wool socks (non-itching Merino
wool - Smartwool brand) to keep your feet warm and dry inside the waterproof drysuit socks and a pair of Lycra socks outside of the suit to protect the drysuit.

Other Items to ConsiderSailing Bag - one with a dry and wet compartmentSunblock - waterproof with a high SPF ratingSunglasses - good polarized lenses are a mustWatch - one with pre programmed sailing start sequencesWhistle - attached to your PFD for safety. In some cases, you may be required to wear one

Have Questions about what you should get? Call our Customer Service Center (9:00am - 5:00pm Eastern Time) at 800-729-9767.